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We made it through Halloween and now we’re getting ready for Thanksgiving. So, what does that all mean in the world of entertainment? I have no idea except to tell you that there’s plenty going on in November. You can go to Rocks Lounge in the Red Rock Casino, South Padre Showroom at Texas Station, Addison’s Lounge in the Rampart Casino, Piazza Lounge at the Tuscany, Club 172 at the Rio, The Commissary at the Downtown Grand, the Barrymore in the Royal Resort Hotel, or Vino Del Lago Wine Bar in Lake Las Vegas. I think you get the idea, there’s plenty to do this month. From Jazz to Blues to R&B to Pop and, Oh Yeah, how about some Disco? Get over to the Italian American Club on November 8 th to boogie for “Disco Nights.” Singing the songs from the Club 54 Disco era will be Sonny Charles – the former lead singer with the Checkmates and 7 years with the Steve Miller Band. Musical director Ned Mills will accompany the Disco Ladies: Nieve 10 November Entertainment By: Evan Davis / Entertainment Editor Malandra, Autumn Grayce Johnson and Nellie Norris (of Concerts and Legends) and yes, the dance floor will be open. You can always call The Vegas Voice hotline for tickets at 702/755-3799. With Hanukkah, Christmas and all the other Holidays in December, don’t miss our Holiday Spectacular at Sun City MacDonald Ranch (see page 21) on December 7 th. It will feature Bill Fayne and his wonderful friends. And to end 2019, join us for our New York New Year’s Eve Dinner & Show (page 25) at Sun City MacDonald Ranch. Performing and back by very popular demand will be Genevieve Dew and Michael Ross Nugent. The festivities will start at 6 pm with the New York Times Square ball dropping at 9 pm (Vegas time) on our big “live” screen. Happy Thanksgiving ya’all. Entertainment editor Evan Davis with The Bronx Wanderers’ Vinnie Adinolfi. Vinnie was our guest for our monthly Vegas Voice Celebrity Corner podcast. November 2019 Join my friend Bill Fayne and his friends for our Holiday Show Vegas Voice Podcast LV Suite Honors Jazz Great By: Sam Wagmeister / People & Places The legacy of jazz great Russ Freeman will again be presented this month when Nathan Tanouye, Clint Holmes and the 32-piece Las Vegas Jazz Connection present the Las Vegas Jazz Suite, a masterpiece composed under the inspiration of Freeman’s late widow, Carolyn. Although not Freeman’s work, his inspiration is the foundation for the Jazz Connection. Freeman, a classical jazz pianist/composer is considered a major figure in the technically difficult be bop style of jazz developed in the mid-1940’s. Songwriter Jerry Goldstein added lyrics to Freeman’s mid- 1950’s composition, The Wind, which was recorded by singers including June Christy and Maria Carey. (L to R) Carolyn Freeman with Clint Holmes & Nathan Tanouye The Guardian newspaper eulogized his death: “Freeman’s subtle pressure made (Chet) Baker play better, Baker’s intuitive improvising on the pianist’s original pieces surprised and delighted the composer.” Upon Freeman’s death in 2002, his widow Carolyn approached UNLV’s Nathan Tanouye to memorialize her husband’s work. The pair’s efforts produced five CD’s - two of Russ’ works and led to the formation of the Las Vegas Jazz Connection. The Las Vegas Jazz Suite, now submitted for Grammy consideration, was Carolyn’s initiative, Tanouye recalls, designed to be her tribute to the city that the Freeman’s called home. Tanouye, a UNLV graduate and current Associate Professor of Jazz Studies credits Freeman, “She trusted my artistic judgment and helped qualify me to teach at a major university.” The work, which was in development for three years, explores Tanouye’s and Holmes’ impressions of Las Vegas and its culture in five movements: Springtime in the Desert; The Boulevard; The Hustle; After (which Tanouye describes as “after the day after”) and Holmes’ edgy The Heat. “I wrote the music and handed it over to Clint,” Tanouye explained. “He’s just a genius. His lyrics are so perfect. He knows how to bring out the whole vibe.” The three years of work were completed shortly before Carolyn Freeman died last July. “It’s a way to pay homage to Carolyn for her years supporting the band,” said Tanouye. Proceeds of the performance will help fund UNLV scholarships. The performance will being at 2:00 pm Sunday, November 10th at the new Notoriety Theater inside Fremont Street’s Neonopolis. Tickets: www.ForgottenSongFoundation.org. Sam Wagmeister is The Vegas Voice Nightlife Editor. He loves to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact him via email: LasVegasHomeTeam@Gmail.com.
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